I am requesting that my pharmacist consult with me about my birth control options. I understand the following:
- The pharmacist is providing care based on the information I provide.
- The pharmacist will review my birth control options, if pharmacist is able to provide my selected birth control method, they will review with me how to use to it, and what to expect.
- The pharmacist is available to answer all my questions about certain birth control options. I understand pharmacists and physicians have different education and training.
- If the pharmacist is unable to provide my desired method of birth control, I will be referred to my primary care or women's health provider.
- Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider or women's health provider is important, so I should request information from the pharmacist about providers in my local area if I do not have one.
- It is advised to have regular visits with a primary care or women's health provider to recieve recommended tests and screenings.
- No method of birth control is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
- Hormonal birth control does not start working right away to prevent pregnancy. After using hormonal birth control for 7 days, it will prevent pregnancy if used correctly and consistently.
- Hormonal birth control does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Condoms protect against STDs.
- I will contact my pharmacist and primary care provider or women's health provider regarding any side effects, problems, or changes to my health status or medications.